[He takes a quick sip of his tea before speaking ( and also to give him a second to think about what he should say.]

So it's just as I thought... See, I've connected certain pieces together, but I still have no memories of those particular things. Right now, our Christmas is the only thing I've managed to remember. Which [He takes her hand into his own.] isn't bad at all, aru.

[He glances at the clock in the room.] Ah, it's already that time! I'll go get the liquor. [He separates from her so he can retrieve the spirits in the other room. This was also his way of swiftly changing the subject. It was New Years after all!]